A Southern California couple shares the best vacation destinations they keep going back to, from Florence to Fiji, plus where to stay, eat and explore.
The second annual LQ Fall Fest returns to La Quinta Park on Friday, Oct. 16, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. with free family fun, live music and local food trucks.
The California Wine Festival returns to Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach Oct. 16-17, 2026, with hundreds of wines, gourmet bites and live music.
Sixteen LA museums worth the drive, from the new Lucas Museum to hidden gems in Culver City and LACMA’s Geffen Galleries. Hours, addresses and tips inside.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s 34th annual Festival of Lights runs Nov. 21, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, with a free switch-on ceremony, fireworks and Santa.
The free La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns Oct. 10-11, 2026, with 170+ artists, a Wine & Beer Garden and family fun benefiting La Jolla public schools.
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest returns Oct. 9-10 with a Y2K theme, two stages of live music and DJs, stein-holding contests and two-for-one beers by the pier.
Desert Hot Springs spas tap natural mineral waters for next-level relaxation. Soak at 10 top resorts, from a nine-room boutique hideaway to 24-hour pools.
Big Bear fall foliage peaks in October, just two hours from L.A. Golden aspens, red maples, hiking, Oktoberfest and mountain air, one tank away.
From a 1931 Laguna Beach icon and Costa Mesa’s newest cult favorite to classic Mexican restaurants, here’s where OC gets its best breakfast burritos.
Howl-O-Scream San Diego debuts six haunted houses and 11 themed bars, plus daytime Baby Shark Halloween Show. SeaWorld’s dual events run Sept. 11–Nov. 1.
Board & Brew downtown San Diego just opened with waterfront views, Secret Sauce sandos, 12 craft beers, daily happy hour and free validated parking.
